Let The Salvation Begin.

Carrie greets Rafe at the station and tells him she and Austin are moving to Switzerland. Rafe's stunned. Carrie says she and Austin need a fresh start without distractions. Rafe says he'll miss her. Carrie says she'll miss him too. They're both choked up. Roman enters. Carrie tells him her news. Roman questions her leaving her family. Carrie wants him to be happy for her. Rafe riffles through papers as she says for a lot of reasons, they'll be leaving tomorrow. Roman goes and Carrie tells Rafe she's sorry. He tells her he wants what's best for her. They embrace. Roman finds her crying after, and asks if her move is about getting distance from Rafe. She assures him moving is what she wants. They hug.

At home, Lucas gives John 'the key to the entire DiMera empire' as Marlena looks on. John sees it's a letter from Alice Horton to Stefano saying EJ is not his son. Lucas says Will had it. They speculate about whether EJ knew about the letter or not. Lucas says he had to - it's what pushed him over the edge; Stefano was going to disinherit him. Marlena worries that Will withheld the letter because it could implicate him as well.

EJ shakes his head in the DiMera parlor as Will rushes out the door. Sami enters and tells EJ she's come to save his life. He muses, "Let the salvation begin." Sami tells him she found out Salem has safety cameras everywhere - he can prove he threw the gloves away and was set-up. EJ hugs and kisses her. Awkwardness ensues. EJ calls someone to get the footage from the security cameras. She tells him she hopes this will be the evidence that causes reasonable doubt in his case. EJ moves in close. She tells him she's with Lucas. He murmurs, "Yet you're here." Rattled, Sami tries to leave but EJ gets in her way. He's amused by how agitated she is around him, and goes in for a kiss, but Sami pulls back - she won't screw things up with Lucas! EJ says they have a connection that can't be denied. Sami says they are not good together - people get hurt; they run over anyone in their way. EJ says no one's in their way now. As she's finally about to kiss him, he pulls back. "Don't deny it, Samantha. There's something between us, whether you like it or not."

In the office, Ian tells Kate he was looking after her interests by keeping tabs on the DiMera front. She asks what's in it for him. He insists he did it for her. She's skeptical. Ian says being with Stefano affected her ability to trust. Kate thinks he wants to help her get a piece of the DiMera pie and then share the windfall. She tells him to get it, and they'll talk.

Will storms past Sonny into the pub searching for a small, white envelope. He tells Sonny if he doesn't find it he's dead - and so is EJ. He says the letter could cause EJ to go to jail - he'll kill him! They search the trash. Will recalls Lucas being there earlier and worries he'd go to the police.

In the square, Marlena tells Lucas and John they should speak to Will about the letter before doing anything with it. Ian and Kate appear. John confronts Ian about what he did to Brady. Ian says he should have focused on his son instead of DiMera Enterprises. John says what he does is none of his business. Ian says DiMera Enterprises is his business because of Kate. Lucas snipes at him. Ian says he'll rectify what was taken from Kate. John mentions Brady and Madison and warns Ian not to mess with his family. Marlena calls him a misogynist bully. Ian wishes John luck with his family - he's going to need it. Kate tells Lucas to call her. After, John tells Lucas on with the letter - he and Marlena need to look into this Ian stuff.

Lucas arrives at the station and asks to see Rafe. When he appears, Lucas gives him the letter. Will enters as Rafe finishes reading it.

At the outdoor cafe, Kate takes Ian to task for goading John. He says he knows John is a former paramour of hers, and reminds her he'll get Countess Wilhelmina back. Ian talks about getting insider knowledge and toasts to getting what they deserve.

At home, Marlena assures an angry John that Brady will beat his addictions again. They both wish they'd been there for him. Marlena says Will is keeping secrets from her too. Marlena says Ian reminded her of Stefano today - she urges John to be careful.

Sneak Peek!

EJ and Sami bond as they find something on video footage that could clear EJ.

EJ is placed under arrest.

Rafe learns EJ's not Stefano's son.

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Posted by bearigan at
Friday, July 20 2012 03:55 AM

I was hoping Kate would be written to stay the strong woman she was. Though her actions were not always good, she at least did not back down, like it sometimes seems she is with Ian. I want our strong Kate back and hoping this is just part of the program of her and Stefano working together to bring Ian down. (wishful thinking on my part perhaps). Although I am not sure Stefano would have wanted his Katrina to bed another man, but maybe it was despeate measures. Bring the strong Kate back please. Don't need another sniffling woman. At least they seem to be bringing the old Sami back, or at least the one we all knew.

Posted by makesmehappy at
Friday, July 20 2012 05:05 AM

I was never a big Kate fan until she became Mrs DiMera. But I've grown to like this character. I have to believe she has something up her sleeve about McAlister. She might even be the one to prove he had the biggest motive in wanting Stefano dead...

OT: Bearigan, you write your posts so early... Are you already at work at 7:00 on the East Coast?

Posted by allmylovingdays at
Friday, July 20 2012 05:09 AM

breathtaking Greg Vaughn's role isn't confirmed as ERIC.

Posted by allmylovingdays at
Friday, July 20 2012 05:12 AM

Posted by bearigan at Friday, July 20 2012 03:55 AM

I was hoping Kate would be written to stay the strong woman she was. Though her actions were not always good, she at least did not back down, like it sometimes seems she is with Ian. I want our strong Kate back and hoping this is just part of the program of her and Stefano working together to bring Ian down. (wishful thinking on my part perhaps).

I was tweeting that last night!! and I also mentioned how I've been waiting to see Sonny again and what did we get him for a few seconds helping Will only to be left having to clean up while Will ran off. They need to start building the Will and Sonny relationship.

Posted by allmylovingdays at
Friday, July 20 2012 05:15 AM

The news today is awful I want to add my prayers to the people in Aurora Colorado. I don't understand why people take such young kids to these shows and all those people expecting to see a movie and some madman just ....I wish I was still in my little cave not knowing what is happening in the world. My heart is aching for all those victims and their families.

Posted by allmylovingdays at
Friday, July 20 2012 05:17 AM

makesmehappy bearigan is probably thinking we never sleep :P

Posted by makesmehappy at
Friday, July 20 2012 05:28 AM

Funny Allmylovingdays!! Speaking of sleep, I have to confide I slept very well last night... I even dreamed of my (EJ)man!! And it was WONDERFUL!!! ;-)

Posted by bearigan at
Friday, July 20 2012 05:37 AM

Makesmehappy, I start work at 6am, usually here around 5:45. Funny you mention sleep, not much of that lately with the softball tournaments and they all have been at least an hour and half drive away. Late nights early mornings.

Yes indeed, so sad about the situation in Colorado. What in the world could go through someone's mind to just start shooting. I agree about little ones going to those kind of movies also. He was a madman and I for one hope he gets what is coming to him. I still think every town needs a town square with a guillitine and let the people be there before placing them in the guillitine especially when they commit crimes against children. They sure wouldn't want to mess with any of us on this board I don't think.

Posted by makesmehappy at
Friday, July 20 2012 06:15 AM

Watching the Day Ahead... again!!! «I got chills.... they’re multiplying.... and I’m losing control...»!!!!! I can’t wait for the show to go on so we can talk about it... MORE!!

Posted by allmylovingdays at
Friday, July 20 2012 06:22 AM

bearigan and in this heat!!! I guess they are winning since you are continuing to go.

MakesMeHappy is trully in her living to her name!

I watched it three times only now the day before a gazzillion times but my heart at the end of todays. YEAH I will wait until we watch it live and post. AND I wont' be tweeting as much today so you will unforunately or fortunate whichever the readers think will have me gasping and screeching and going oh what the fudge - I know the players to be seen today its almost the full cast-Chad, Abigail, Gabi, Rafe, Roman, Sonny, Will, Spencer, Melanie, Andrew, EJ & Sami. Right now I can't recall if Kate/John/Marlena happened to be mentioned.